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What is the difference between ligament and tendon?


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Ligaments:

The bones are connected with bones with the help of ligaments.

Tendons:

The skeletal muscles are connected with bones with the help of tendons.

Ligament

Tendon

1. They are flexible and elastic.1. They are elastic and rigid.
2. They are yellow in color. 2. They are white in color.
3. Ligaments stabilize bones and inhibit dislocation. 3. Tendons work by combining the muscles with the parts of the skeleton and also mediate tensile forces to bones from muscles.

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